Dominik Kovacic (Defender) has now been shown 1 yellow card in 1 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances.

Assist

32:00'

Antonio Culina gets his first assist of the match, on Balint Vecsei's 32nd minute goal.

Antonio Culina gets his first assist of the season.

Antonio Culina (Forward) has now assisted 1 time in 3 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances.

Goal

32:00'

Balint Vecsei scores his first goal vs Steaua Bucharest at National Arena (Bucharest) in the 32nd minute (0 - 2).

This is the first goal for Balint Vecsei in the UEFA Europa League.

Steaua Bucharest go on to concede a third goal 25% of the time after conceding two goals. They have conceded in two goals in 4 of their last 10 UEFA Europa League matches and gone on to concede again 1 time.

FC Lugano go on to score a third goal 100% of the time after scoring two goals. They have scored two goals in 1 of their last 10 UEFA Europa League matches and gone on to score again 1 time.

In their last 2 UEFA Europa League meetings, FC Lugano have now scored 3 goals while Steaua Bucharest have scored 2.

FC Lugano require one more goal to equal their record for most goals in a UEFA Europa League match.

Balint Vecsei (Midfielder) has now scored 1 goal in 3 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances.

30 minute.

30:00'

When Steaua Bucharest trail 0-1 after 30 minutes, 2 of their last 2 UCUP games have seen 3 goals scored. (last 7 matches)

When FC Lugano lead 1-0 after 30 minutes, they have never kept a clean sheet in the last 1 UCUP games. (last 3 matches)

15 minute.

15:00'

When FC Lugano lead 1-0 after 15 minutes, they have never kept a clean sheet in the last 1 UCUP games. (last 3 matches)

Goal

3:00'

Fabio Daprela has scored the opening goal of the match vs Steaua Bucharest at National Arena (Bucharest) in the 3rd minute (0 - 1).

This is the first goal for Fabio Daprela in the UEFA Europa League.

Steaua Bucharest go on to concede a second goal 50% of the time after conceding one goal. They have conceded one goal in 8 of their last 10 UEFA Europa League matches and gone on to concede again 4 times.

FC Lugano go on to score a second goal 11.11% of the time after scoring one goal. They have scored one goal in 9 of their last 10 UEFA Europa League matches and gone on to score again 1 time.

In their last 2 UEFA Europa League meetings, FC Lugano have now scored 2 goals while Steaua Bucharest have scored 2.

Fabio Daprela (Defender) has now scored 1 goal in 4 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances.

When Steaua Bucharest concede first they have a 50% (0/2) win rate (W1,D0,L1). At home this is % (0/0) (W0,D0,L0) (last 5 matches)

When FC Lugano score first they have a 66.67% (2/3) win rate (W2,D0,L1). On the road this is % (0/0) (W0,D0,L0). (last 5 matches)

Kick Off

0:00'

The leading top scorers for this UEFA Europa League 17/18 season are Emiliano Rigoni (Zenit St Petersburg, Forward) & Andre Silva (AC Milan, Forward) having 6 goals each.

The leading top scorer for Steaua Bucharest in this UEFA Europa League 17/18 season is Constantin Budescu (Midfielder) having 3 goals.

The leading top scorers for FC Lugano this UEFA Europa League 17/18 season are Mattia Bottani (Midfielder) & Carlinhos Junior (Forward) having 2 goals each.

Steaua Bucharest have scored 0% of their goals in the opening 15 minutes of matches, 0 of 8 goals, compared to 28.57% for FC Lugano, 2 of 7.

1 of the 5 goals 20% Steaua Bucharest have conceded, have come in the first 15 minutes, compared to the UEFA Europa League 17/18 season average of 11.82%.

FC Lugano have conceded 2 goals in the first 15 minutes from a total of the 10 goals, averaging 20%, compared to the UEFA Europa League 17/18 season season average of 11.82%.

In the opening 15 minutes of matches Steaua Bucharest have conceded 1 goals compared to the 2 by FC Lugano.

Filters

Pre-match Stats

Steaua Bucharest's UEFA Europa League starting XI averages 25 years and 103 days, with the youngest player in the line up Andrei Vlad at 18 years and 236 days, compared to the oldest Junior Morais at 31 years and 138 days.

Steaua Bucharest's starting line up has players from 2 different countries, Romania lead the way with 9 players, followed by Brazil with 2.

FC Lugano's UEFA Europa League starting XI averages 25 years and 245 days, with the youngest player in the line up Eloge Yao at 21 years and 322 days, compared to the oldest David Da Costa at 31 years and 231 days.

FC Lugano's starting line up has players from 6 different countries, Switzerland lead the way with 4 players, followed by Croatia with 2.

The only debutant for Steaua Bucharest in the UEFA Europa League is Dan Popescu.

Dan Popescu becomes the 101st player to play for Steaua Bucharest in the UEFA Europa League.

Dan Popescu is the 68th Romania player to play for Steaua Bucharest in the UEFA Europa League.

The only debutant for FC Lugano in the UEFA Europa League is Dominik Kovacic.

Dominik Kovacic becomes the 22nd player to play for FC Lugano in the UEFA Europa League.

Dominik Kovacic is the 2nd Croatia player to play for FC Lugano in the UEFA Europa League.

There have been 446 yellow cards in the UEFA Europa League 17/18 46.41% at home and 53.59% on the road, with Steaua Bucharest's players booked 4 times (46.41%) at home and with FC Lugano's players being booked 5 times (53.59%) on the road.

Steaua Bucharest have played 3 UEFA Europa League matches against clubs from Switzerland, winning 1 and drawing 2.

Steaua Bucharest have played 3 UEFA Europa League matches against clubs from Switzerland scoring 3 goals and conceding 2.

FC Lugano have played 1 UEFA Europa League matches against clubs from Romania losing all 1.

FC Lugano have played 1 UEFA Europa League matches against clubs from Romania scoring 1 goal and conceding 2.

Steaua Bucharest have played 1 UEFA Europa League home matches against clubs from Switzerland drawing all 1.

Steaua Bucharest have played 1 UEFA Europa League home matches against clubs from Switzerland scoring 1 goal and conceding 1.

Constantin Budescu (Midfielder) has scored all of his 3 UEFA Europa League goals this season with his right foot. He is currently 11th in the leading goals scorers of this UEFA Europa League 17/18.

Constantin Budescu (Midfielder) has scored 3 goals, 2 inside the six yard box and 1 from outside the 18 yard box, ranking 11th place in the leading goalscorers of this UEFA Europa League 17/18.

Steaua Bucharest have had 20 shots against on target from 48 shots, a shot on target ratio of 41.67%, which compares to the UEFA Europa League 17/18 average of 45.54%.

FC Lugano have had 21 shots against on target from 45 shots, a shot on target ratio of 46.67%, which compares to the UEFA Europa League 17/18 average of 45.54%.

Steaua Bucharest have had 21 shots on target from 54 shots, a shot on target ratio of 38.89%, which compares to the UEFA Europa League 17/18 average of 45.54%.

FC Lugano have had 20 shots on target from 60 shots, a shot on target ratio of 33.33%, which compares to the UEFA Europa League 17/18 average of 45.54%.

Steaua Bucharest have conceded 72 fouls and had 13 yellow cards, compared to the UEFA Europa League 17/18 average of (14.24%) 3133 fouls / 446 yellow cards, which gives them a yellow cards/fouls conceded ratio of 18.06%.

FC Lugano have conceded 80 fouls and had 14 yellow cards, compared to the UEFA Europa League 17/18 average of (14.24%) 3133 fouls / 446 yellow cards, which gives them a yellow cards/fouls conceded ratio of 17.5%.

Nikola Dabanovic has refereed 1 time in the UEFA Europa League and issued 3 yellow cards, that's an average of 3 per match.

This is the first time Nikola Dabanovic has refereed this fixture in the UEFA Europa League.

Nikola Dabanovic is in charge of Steaua Bucharest for the first time in the UEFA Europa League.

Nikola Dabanovic is in charge of FC Lugano for the first time in the UEFA Europa League.

Nikola Dabanovic has given out 3 yellow cards this season averaging 3 per match, compared to the UEFA Europa League 17/18 average of 3.72.

Nikola Dabanovic is refereeing his 2nd match in the UEFA Europa League and 2nd this season.

Nikola Dabanovic has awarded 23 fouls in 1 match in this UEFA Europa League 17/18 at an average off 23.00 a match compared to the competition average of 26.11.

Of the 23 fouls awarded by referee Nikola Dabanovic, 10 (43.48%) have been to the home side and 13 (56.52%) to the away side.

The last match between sides managed by Pierluigi Tami and Nicolae Dica in the UEFA Europa League was on 28 September 2017, it ended FC Lugano 1 - 2 Steaua Bucharest.

Nicolae Dica's record against sides managed by Pierluigi Tami in the UEFA Europa League is W1 D0 L0 with 2 goals for and 1 against.

Pierluigi Tami's record against sides from Romania in the UEFA Europa League is W0 D0 L1 with 1 goal for and 2 against.

Nicolae Dica's record in the UEFA Europa League is W3 D1 L1 with 8 goals for and 5 against.

Pierluigi Tami's record in the UEFA Europa League is W2 D0 L3 with 7 goals for and 10 against.

Steaua Bucharest last clean sheet was on 14 September 2017 against Viktoria Plzen, they played 4 games with no clean sheet in the UEFA Europa League.

Last time when Steaua Bucharest lost at home in the UEFA Europa League was vs Dynamo Kyiv on 11 December 2014 ending none - 2, they played 5 home games without losing a match.

FC Lugano did not draw a match in the last 5 UEFA Europa League games.

Constantin Budescu (Midfielder) has made 19 UEFA Europa League appearances. He has scored all of his 2 penalties.

Cristian Ledesma (Midfielder) has made 29 UEFA Europa League appearances and been shown 3 yellow cards.

Constantin Budescu (Midfielder) has made 19 UEFA Europa League appearances, he has scored 5 goals, assisted 6 times and been shown 5 yellow cards.

Junior Morais (Defender) has made 17 UEFA Europa League appearances, he has scored 1 goal and been shown 4 yellow cards.

Felipe Teixeira (Midfielder) has made 15 UEFA Europa League appearances, he has scored 1 goal, assisted 2 times and been shown 2 yellow cards.

Mihai Pintilli (Midfielder) has made 14 UEFA Europa League appearances and been shown 4 yellow cards.

Constantin Budescu (Midfielder) has made 17 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances. He has scored all of his 2 penalties.

David Da Costa (Goalkeeper) has made 10 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances. He has faced 2 penalties and saved 1.

Florin Nita (Goalkeeper) has made 10 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances. He has faced 1 penalty and is yet to save any.

Cristian Ledesma (Midfielder) has made 20 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 3 yellow cards.

Constantin Budescu (Midfielder) has made 17 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, he has scored 4 goals, assisted 6 times and been shown 5 yellow cards.

Junior Morais (Defender) has made 15 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, he has scored 1 goal and been shown 3 yellow cards.

Felipe Teixeira (Midfielder) has made 13 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, he has scored 1 goal, assisted 1 time and been shown 2 yellow cards.

Marko Momcilovic (Defender) has made 12 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, he has scored 2 goals and been shown 1 yellow card.

William De Amorim (Forward) has made 12 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and scored 1 goal.

Gabriel Enache (Midfielder) has made 11 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, he has scored 1 goal, assisted 1 time, been shown 3 yellow cards and sent off 1 time.

Mihai Pintilli (Midfielder) has made 11 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 2 yellow cards.

Florin Nita (Goalkeeper) has made 10 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.

Lucian Filip (Midfielder) has made 9 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, he has scored 1 goal, assisted 1 time and been shown 1 yellow card.

Denis Alibec (Forward) has made 8 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, he has scored 3 goals, assisted 1 time and been shown 2 yellow cards.

Antonio Jakolis (Midfielder) has made 8 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and has 1 assist.

Fulvio Sulmoni (Defender) has made 7 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 2 yellow cards.

Alexander Gerndt (Midfielder) has made 7 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, he has scored 1 goal and 1 assist.

Ovidiu Popescu (Defender) has made 7 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.

Florin Tanase (Midfielder) has made 6 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.

Davide Mariani (Midfielder) has made 5 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, he has scored 1 goal, assisted 1 time and been shown 1 yellow card.

Vladimir Golemic (Defender) has made 5 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, has 1 assist and been shown 2 yellow cards.

Mihai Balasa (Defender) has made 5 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.

Dragan Mihajlovic (Midfielder) has made 5 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.

Mattia Bottani (Midfielder) has made 5 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, he has scored 2 goals, assisted 1 time and been shown 1 yellow card.

Jonathan Sabbatini (Midfielder) has made 5 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and has 1 assist.

Florinel Coman (Midfielder) has made 5 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, he has scored 1 goal and been shown 1 yellow card.

Dennis Man (Forward) has made 5 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 2 yellow cards.

Carlinhos Junior (Forward) has made 3 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances, he has scored 2 goals and been shown 1 yellow card.

Romario Benzar (Midfielder) has made 3 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and has 1 assist.

Mario Piccinocchi (Midfielder) has made 3 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.

Steve Rouiller (Defender) has made 3 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.

Domen Crnigoj (Midfielder) has made 3 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.

Fabio Daprela (Defender) has made 3 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 2 yellow cards.

Goran Jozinovic (Defender) has made 3 UEFA Europa League Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.

Pre-match Betting Stats

Steaua Bucharest have scored most of their 8 goals in the 15 minutes before half time with 2 (25%) and in the middle third of the second half with 4 (50%).

Steaua Bucharest have scored the fewest of their 8 goals in the first 15 minutes with 0 (0%) and in the final 15 minutes of the match with 0 (0%).

Steaua Bucharest have conceded most of their 8 goals in the opening 15 minutes of the second half with 1 (12.5%) and in the final 15 minutes of the match with 2 (25%).

Steaua Bucharest have conceded the fewest of their 8 goals in the middle third of the first half with 0 (0%) and in the middle third of the second half with 0 (0%).

1 of Steaua Bucharest's last 2 UEFA Europa League home games have seen both teams score.

Steaua Bucharest have won 2 of their last 5 UEFA Europa League games by a 1 goal margin.

2 of Steaua Bucharest's last 5 UEFA Europa League games have seen them score 2 goals.

3 of Steaua Bucharest's last 5 UEFA Europa League games have seen 3 goals scored.

1 of Steaua Bucharest's last 5 UEFA Europa League games have seen them keep a clean sheet.

1 of Steaua Bucharest's last 2 UEFA Europa League home games have seen them keep a clean sheet.

1 of Steaua Bucharest's last 5 UEFA Europa League games have seen them lose to nil.

1 of Steaua Bucharest's last 5 UEFA Europa League games have seen them win to nil.

1 of Steaua Bucharest's last 2 UEFA Europa League games have seen them lose to nil.

FC Lugano have scored most of their 7 goals in the first 15 minutes with 2 (28.57%) and in the middle third of the second half with 3 (42.86%).

FC Lugano have scored the fewest of their 7 goals FC Lugano in the last 30 minutes of the first half with 0 (0%).

FC Lugano have conceded most of their 7 goals in the first 15 minutes with 2 (28.57%) and in the opening 15 minutes of the second half with 3 (42.86%).

FC Lugano have conceded the fewest of their 7 goals in the 15 minutes before half time with 1 (14.29%) and in the middle third of the second half with 1 (14.29%).

2 of FC Lugano's last 2 UEFA Europa League away games have seen both teams score.

FC Lugano have won 2 of their last 5 UEFA Europa League games by a 1 goal margin.

FC Lugano have lost 2 of their last 5 UEFA Europa League games by a 1 goal margin.

4 of FC Lugano's last 5 UEFA Europa League games have seen them score one goal.

2 of FC Lugano's last 2 UEFA Europa League away games have seen them score one goal.

2 of FC Lugano's last 5 UEFA Europa League games have seen 3 goals scored.

2 of FC Lugano's last 5 UEFA Europa League games have seen 5 goals scored.

1 of FC Lugano's last 5 UEFA Europa League games have seen them keep a clean sheet.